RV camping near Poulsbo, Washington offers year-round access to Hood Canal and Puget Sound waterways within a 20-mile radius. The Kitsap Peninsula receives approximately 50 inches of annual rainfall, creating lush forested settings for campers. Winter camping remains viable with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing, though rainfall increases significantly between November and March.
What to do
Beach activities at Hood Canal: Cove RV Park provides direct access to Hood Canal's shellfish beds. "If you like oysters and clams, this place is perfect. It's not fancy, tent sites don't have privacy between them. However, we had a blast here," notes one visitor at Mike's Beach Resort.
Urban exploration: Downtown Seattle sits approximately 35 minutes from select RV parks. "This is a perfect place for dropping your mobile hotel room and explore Seattle and the surrounding areas," reports a camper at Trailer Inns RV Park who appreciated the metropolitan proximity.
Hiking opportunities: Access nearby trail networks from many Poulsbo-area RV parks. "We are 15 minutes from the Seattle ferry terminal, yet have access to a trail network that will have you feeling like civilization is miles away," states a camper at Eagle Tree RV Park.
What campers like
Clean facilities: Restrooms and shower buildings receive regular maintenance at most facilities. "This is a very clean campground that is a mix of short term campers and traveling nurses," explains a visitor at Trailer Inns RV Park who found the indoor pool and dog run well-maintained.
Water views: Many campsites offer direct visual access to waterways. "The campsite is overlooking the water, beautiful views of the Woodby ferry short walk to the beautiful old town," reports a camper at Point Hudson Marina & RV Park.
Wooded privacy: Forest settings create natural separation at select locations. "Simple campground with no real Amenities but the setting is fantastic with a lay out that lets you feel like you've got your privacy in the woods," notes a visitor at Port Ludlow RV Park.
Affordable laundry facilities: Several parks maintain on-site laundry rooms. "The laundry is the hidden gem. At half the cost of the local laundromats, and with twice the machines I'm used to at a campground this size, I always have clean towels," comments a camper at Eagle Tree RV Park.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Summer months require advance planning due to limited availability. "Plan ahead," advises a camper at Point Hudson Marina & RV Park, noting that "there were open spots in February but I bet this place is really hard to get in in the summer."
Highway noise levels: Road proximity affects some campsites more than others. "Our site was next to the highway and had some noise," reports a visitor at Eagle Tree RV Park who recommended requesting sites away from main roads.
Seasonal closures: Some facilities operate limited schedules. "We stayed for a weekend to do some local education classes and found the RV park to meet my needs just fine. The check in staff disappear at 4 pm, so I had to call to find out the codes to shower facilities," notes a camper at Point Hudson Marina & RV Park.
Limited supplies: Some campgrounds lack nearby services. "The campground isn't close to any gas stations or restaurants so definitely bring food," advises a camper at Silver Lake RV Park who still appreciated the stargazing opportunities.
